No, Windows only has the players, and Media Player will only take whole tracks.

Your best bet is to get some other software.

GoldWave is a very popular choice (click here ) but is also shareware, so you'd have to pay for it after so long. The best (most popular) free program seems to be Sound Engine - I've not tried it myself, but you can check out this link, which also contains other options for you to try:-click here

Sound Recorder which comes with windows 98se will, by default only record up to 30 seconds, if you need more than that you have to keep hitting the record button after every 30 seconds. But you can stop and start it wherever you like.

click here is a good free CD ripper. when you have copied your track to HD you can take out the bit you want with sound recorder [start-progs-accessories-entertainment].Or if you need a longer clip this is free and works well click here